Summer seems too cold for us to wear anything but shorts or miniskirts. But wide-leg jeans make the list, an easy, breezy trend that will be popular throughout 2024. Don’t believe us? Just look at Natalie Portman’s high-waisted jeans for proof.
On Monday, the award-winning actress scenery To promote her new series“The Lady of the Lake.” She wore a white, three-quarter-sleeve knit top with popcorn embellishment, which she paired with wide-leg blue jeans and black Mary Jane shoes. The Dior ambassador also wore a blue monogrammed version of the Paris brand’s book tote bag.
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Blue jeans, white shirt may be a Lana Del Rey staple, but it’s also the go-to outfit formula for those summer days when other combinations are too hot. It may seem basic, but Portman’s iteration shows how easily it can be updated as the season progresses; in her case, it’s all about the three gold buttons on these wide-leg jeans.
One of the top denim trends for 2024, wide-leg jeans come in all shapes, colors, and fabrics. Their flowy hem and relaxed silhouette make them a favorite to style year-round, whether it’s a humid summer day or a frigid winter night (though layering tights underneath is also tempting). But sometimes the excess fabric and shapeless hem can make an outfit look too relaxed. That’s why gold button detailing, like that seen in Portman’s look, really elevates a wide-leg jean outfit.
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Cezanne
Marino Trousers,
$160
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Ann Taylor
Mariner high rise wide leg cropped jeans in a sophisticated dark indigo wash.
$129.00
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But wide-leg pants seem to be the go-to bottom style among celebrities this summer. In addition to Portman’s endorsement, other A-list celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber, and Bella Hadid are also fans of skinny jeans and have weighed in on the anti-skinny jeans debate over the past few years. The pendulum doesn’t seem to be swinging back anytime soon, so you might want to invest in a good pair.
Get the look:
Maeve Collette Jeans
buy now: $130; anthropologie.com
Spanx cropped wide leg jeans
buy now: $148; spanx.com
Reformation Alyssa High Rise Wide Long Jeans
buy now: $168; thereformation.com
We the Free Libre Wide Leg Jeans
buy now: $98; freepeople.com
WHBM High Rise Mariner Wide Leg Jeans
Buy now: $120; whitehouseblackmarket.com
